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shot

The correct spelling is shot.

How to pronounce shot

/ʃɒt/
verb

IPA: /ʃɒt/

Say it like: Sho-t

The correct spelling is shot. To launch a projectile. For example: "The land shoots into a promontory."

Usage Examples

The land shoots into a promontory.

The shot was wide off the mark.

They took the lead on a last-minute shot.

Meanings

verb

  1. 1.To launch a projectile.
  2. 2.To move or act quickly or suddenly.
  3. 3.To act or achieve.
  4. 4.To measure the distance and direction to (a point).
  5. 5.To inject a drug (such as heroin) intravenously.

noun

  1. 1.The result of launching a projectile or bullet.
  2. 2.The act of launching a ball or similar object toward a goal.
  3. 3.The heavy iron ball used for the shot put.
  4. 4.Small metal balls used as ammunition.
  5. 5.Metal balls (or similar) used as ammunition; not necessarily small.

adjective

  1. 1.Worn out or broken.
  2. 2.(of material, especially silk) Woven from warp and weft strands of different colours, resulting in an iridescent appearance.
  3. 3.Tired, weary.
  4. 4.Discharged, cleared, or rid of something.
  5. 5.Scarred silly or crazy of something or someone usually due to a traumatic experience with said fear.

interjection

  1. 1.Thank you.

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